Invoice template for New Zealand
Every mandatory field and fiscal rule a compliant invoice must carry in New Zealand: numbering, tax IDs, archival and e-filing.
Tax Invoice
Compliant invoice example
Invoice number: INV-2026-001234
Issue date: 2026-06-04
Due date: 2026-07-04
The marked fields are the ones the local tax law requires. Identification data is illustrative only.
Seller
Acme SRL
GST number: 12-345-678
Address: Bd. Example 123, City
Customer
Beta Industries Ltd.
GST number: 98-765-432
Address: Str. Customer 45, City
| Description | Quantity | Unit price | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consulting services (May period) | 1 | NZ$1,500.00 | NZ$1,500.00 |
| Software implementation and setup | 1 | NZ$800.00 | NZ$800.00 |
Total netNZ$2,300.00
Total VAT (GST 15%)NZ$345.00
Total dueNZ$2,645.00
Numbering rulesSequential numbering recommended (no statutory rule from April 2023)
E-filing & e-invoicingInland Revenue myIR — bi-monthly/six-monthly GST returns; PEPPOL e-invoicing voluntary.
Archival period7 years from the date of issue
PenaltiesNZ$50,000 maximum for failure to keep records; 100% shortfall penalty for evasion.
Mandatory invoice fields
Every element the New Zealand tax legislation requires on a fiscal invoice.
- Words "Tax Invoice" or local equivalent
- Seller name, address and GST number
- Buyer name (for invoices ≥ NZ$200)
- Date of issue
- Description and quantity
- GST-inclusive price and "GST included"
- Total amount